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gen2 manual to auto conversion
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:06 pm
by wrxer
considering changing the outback to auto. not real worried about the mechanical changes such as box, tailshaft, rear diff, console and pedal box. but would appreciate any info for wiring and such, are all the plugs there, is it plug and play or a bit more serious?
thanks
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:07 am
by Outback bloke
It involves a complete harness change. Put it this way, to fit an auto you need to remove your dash and all the wires behind it and swap it for a harness to suit your gearbox.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:52 am
by Gannon
Its actually gonna be easier and cheaper to buy an auto outback
There are lots of sensors to integrate to make the auto work.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:42 pm
by TOONGA
yep the ecu needs to be changed (auto one is different to manual) there is a harness that goes to the auto box thats different there is an ecu for the box you need the auto dash and associated loom (just looking at the wreckers before) (sadly no MY ventilated discs and rotors
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TOONGA
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:49 pm
by AlpineRaven
its a complicated task mate... it would be either ideal to have donor car to have before you start the project. I personally think its lot easier if you change whole car to automatic outback.
Cheers
AP
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:06 pm
by wrxer
thats what i didnt want to hear. maybe this is the push i need to get a gen 4.
thanks for the knowlege sharing
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:57 pm
by AlpineRaven
wrxer wrote:thats what i didnt want to hear. maybe this is the push i need to get a gen 4.
thanks for the knowlege sharing
Yeah I understand, its good to spill the beans here for opinions. Ive done it before from manual to automatic and man it was a hell of a job (took me a month to finish everything off backwards & forwards to wreckers for bit by bit..) and it wasn't "right" at the end and never will. Havent got that car anymore anyway.
Cheers
AP
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:36 am
by wrxer
so i should get a gt auto halfcut and put the lot in. are the loom plugs the same? ie. the door plugs and rear loom plugs
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:48 pm
by AlpineRaven
wrxer wrote:so i should get a gt auto halfcut and put the lot in. are the loom plugs the same? ie. the door plugs and rear loom plugs
If its same year outback then it'll be easy.
In my experience between Series 1 & 2 Gen 2 Liberty (late 1994 Gen 2 & late 1996 Gen 2) I've noticed different colour codes of wiring. So thats a downside.
Cheers
AP
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:17 pm
by tex
Yeah even my Gen 1 GX's had different wiring harness but I had similar issues but to you but wanted to go auto gen 2 to man!